WORLD
Tariff troubles overshadow US olive branch at NATO
Tariff troubles overshadow US olive branch at NATO
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived with a message of reassurance and firm instructions for skittish NATO foreign ministers as they assembled at alliance headquarters in Brussels on Thursday: We are here to stay, now double your collective defense spending, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported.
Apr 04, 2025
Market
Value of US Dollar depreciates
Value of US Dollar depreciates
Nepal Rastra Bank has announced the foreign exchange rates applicable for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is set at Rs 136.40, while the selling rate stands at Rs 137, marking a decrease. On Thursday, the US dollar was bought at Rs 136.50, while the selling ra...
Apr 04, 2025
SOCIETY
"No Cable Car" faction temporarily suspends strike
"No Cable Car" faction temporarily suspends strike
The "No Cable Car" faction has temporarily suspended the indefinite transportation strike it called for April 7 in several areas of the Koshi Province.
Apr 04, 2025
SOCIETY
One dies in forest fire
One dies in forest fire
A person died in a fire that occurred in a community forest at Bhimphedi rural municipality-1, Makwanpur district, on Thursday.
Apr 04, 2025
Editorial
A Milestone in Nepal-Thailand Ties
A Milestone in Nepal-Thailand Ties
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s official visit to Thailand, the first following 65 years of the formalization of diplomatic relations, saw both Nepal and Thailand signing eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen their bilateral ties in several areas.
Apr 04, 2025
OPINION
Nepal’s Climate Commitments: Balancing Ambition, Transparency, and Policy Implementation
Nepal’s Climate Commitments: Balancing Ambition, Transparenc...
The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Nepal in advancing its climate commitments and demonstrating leadership on the global stage. With the submission of its first-ever Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), the unveiling of the third iteration of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), an...
Apr 04, 2025
POLITICS
Lawmakers call for making laws banning turning cultivable land to non-agricultural
Lawmakers call for making laws banning turning cultivable la...
Lawmakers of the House of Representatives (HoR) have stressed the need to include the issue of taking initiatives to recommend a special law so that agricultural land cannot be converted into non-agricultural land in the National Agriculture Policy-2025.
Apr 04, 2025
POLITICS
Federal Democratic Front announced
Federal Democratic Front announced
Seven political parties grounded on the Tarai-Madhes have announced the formation of a Federal Democratic Front (FDF). The Front was announced during a program held in the capital on Thursday with the objective of working for amending the constitution, protecting the federal democratic republic, and...
Apr 04, 2025
ECONOMY
Cement and iron rod manufacturers asked to list factory gate price on their products
Cement and iron rod manufacturers asked to list factory gate...
The government has asked cement and iron rod manufacturers to mention the factory gate price (FGP) while selling their products in the local market amid suspicions of price manipulation by related firms.
Apr 04, 2025
ECONOMY
Experts urge Nepal to align investments with new Trump tariff opportunities
Experts urge Nepal to align investments with new Trump tarif...
As the United States, under President Donald J. Trump, implements sweeping tariff revisions on imports, concerns are mounting over the global impact. However, trade analysts suggest that Nepal could turn these shifts to its advantage—if it strategically attracts investment in sectors benefitin...
Apr 04, 2025